Service exports in Botswana
Botswana: Service exports was 934.97 million BoP, current US$ in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
934.97 million BoP, current US$
Change on year
up 20.6%
World rank
144th
of 200 countries
All-time high
984.52 million BoP, current US$
in 2014
All-time low
30.83 million BoP, current US$
in 1975
Years of data
50
1975–2024
Service exports in Botswana, 1975–2024
Source: Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF). Measured in BoP, current US$.
Analysis
In 2024, service exports in Botswana stood at 934.97 million BoP, current US$.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 20.6% on the previous year and down 5.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, service exports in Botswana peaked at 984.52 million BoP, current US$ in 2014 and was at its lowest, 30.83 million BoP, current US$, in 1975.
Botswana ranks 144th of 200 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Service exports in Botswana, year by year
| Year | BoP, current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1975 | 30.83 million BoP, current US$ | — |
| 1976 | 46.80 million BoP, current US$ | +51.8% |
| 1977 | 51.43 million BoP, current US$ | +9.9% |
| 1978 | 50.47 million BoP, current US$ | -1.9% |
| 1979 | 61.10 million BoP, current US$ | +21.1% |
| 1980 | 100.87 million BoP, current US$ | +65.1% |
| 1981 | 97.04 million BoP, current US$ | -3.8% |
| 1982 | 102.46 million BoP, current US$ | +5.6% |
| 1983 | 112.95 million BoP, current US$ | +10.2% |
| 1984 | 107.21 million BoP, current US$ | -5.1% |
| 1985 | 76.27 million BoP, current US$ | -28.9% |
| 1986 | 100.05 million BoP, current US$ | +31.2% |
| 1987 | 125.14 million BoP, current US$ | +25.1% |
| 1988 | 110.30 million BoP, current US$ | -11.9% |
| 1989 | 110.48 million BoP, current US$ | +0.2% |
| 1990 | 209.52 million BoP, current US$ | +89.6% |
| 1991 | 209.89 million BoP, current US$ | +0.2% |
| 1992 | 189.22 million BoP, current US$ | -9.8% |
| 1993 | 191.33 million BoP, current US$ | +1.1% |
| 1994 | 186.13 million BoP, current US$ | -2.7% |
| 1995 | 260.37 million BoP, current US$ | +39.9% |
| 1996 | 162.98 million BoP, current US$ | -37.4% |
| 1997 | 210.19 million BoP, current US$ | +29.0% |
| 1998 | 254.89 million BoP, current US$ | +21.3% |
| 1999 | 331.20 million BoP, current US$ | +29.9% |
| 2000 | 324.75 million BoP, current US$ | -1.9% |
| 2001 | 356.67 million BoP, current US$ | +9.8% |
| 2002 | 491.17 million BoP, current US$ | +37.7% |
| 2003 | 643.32 million BoP, current US$ | +31.0% |
| 2004 | 748.07 million BoP, current US$ | +16.3% |
| 2005 | 831.51 million BoP, current US$ | +11.2% |
| 2006 | 771.47 million BoP, current US$ | -7.2% |
| 2007 | 848.68 million BoP, current US$ | +10.0% |
| 2008 | 644.58 million BoP, current US$ | -24.1% |
| 2009 | 842.48 million BoP, current US$ | +30.7% |
| 2010 | 639.80 million BoP, current US$ | -24.1% |
| 2011 | 830.86 million BoP, current US$ | +29.9% |
| 2012 | 682.25 million BoP, current US$ | -17.9% |
| 2013 | 853.66 million BoP, current US$ | +25.1% |
| 2014 | 984.52 million BoP, current US$ | +15.3% |
| 2015 | 912.08 million BoP, current US$ | -7.4% |
| 2016 | 851.27 million BoP, current US$ | -6.7% |
| 2017 | 941.24 million BoP, current US$ | +10.6% |
| 2018 | 937.84 million BoP, current US$ | -0.4% |
| 2019 | 968.75 million BoP, current US$ | +3.3% |
| 2020 | 416.04 million BoP, current US$ | -57.1% |
| 2021 | 413.08 million BoP, current US$ | -0.7% |
| 2022 | 697.29 million BoP, current US$ | +68.8% |
| 2023 | 775.37 million BoP, current US$ | +11.2% |
| 2024 | 934.97 million BoP, current US$ | +20.6% |
Botswana compared with similar countries
- Botswana's 934.97 million BoP, current US$ is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 4.91 billion BoP, current US$, 19% of the median. (57 countries reporting)
- Botswana's 934.97 million BoP, current US$ is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 514.12 million BoP, current US$, 1.8× the median. (47 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 48.13 million BoP, current US$ | 30.83 million BoP, current US$ | 61.10 million BoP, current US$ | 5 |
| 1980s | 104.28 million BoP, current US$ | 76.27 million BoP, current US$ | 125.14 million BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 220.57 million BoP, current US$ | 162.98 million BoP, current US$ | 331.20 million BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 650.27 million BoP, current US$ | 324.75 million BoP, current US$ | 848.68 million BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 860.23 million BoP, current US$ | 639.80 million BoP, current US$ | 984.52 million BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 647.35 million BoP, current US$ | 413.08 million BoP, current US$ | 934.97 million BoP, current US$ | 5 |
Countries ranked near Botswana
- 141 Rwanda 1.08 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 142 French Polynesia 1.02 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 143 Cape Verde 939.61 million BoP, current US$ compare
- 145 Turks and Caicos Islands 821.02 million BoP, current US$ compare
- 146 Grenada 755.75 million BoP, current US$ compare
- 147 Afghanistan 699.57 million BoP, current US$ compare
More economy & growth data for Botswana
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 2.52 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 3.98 Percent per annum (2029)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), gaps 3.02 million BoP, current US$ (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0002 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 1.2 BoP, current US$ per person (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), gaps filled 467.27 million BoP, current US$ (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), annual -36.99 % change on previous year (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0242 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 185.34 BoP, current US$ per person (2024)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), annual growth rate -27.34 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is service exports in Botswana?
- Service exports in Botswana was 934.97 million BoP, current US$ in 2024, according to Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF).
- What is the highest service exports recorded in Botswana?
- The highest recorded value was 984.52 million BoP, current US$ in 2014.
- What is the lowest service exports recorded in Botswana?
- The lowest recorded value was 30.83 million BoP, current US$ in 1975.
- How does Botswana rank for service exports?
- Botswana ranks 144th out of 200 countries with data for 2024.
- Is service exports rising or falling in Botswana?
- Over the last ten years it is down 5.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Botswana data come from?
- The figures come from Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF), published as part of Service exports (BoP, current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Exports of services are services provided by residents to non-residents. This indicator is expressed in current prices, meaning no adjustment has been made to account for price changes over time. This indicator is expressed in United States dollars.